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Onyon Family History

Onyon Surname Meaning

see Onion.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Onyon family from?

You can see how Onyon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Onyon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Onyon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Onyon families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Onyon's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Onyon families in 1891.
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What did your Onyon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk Operating D and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Onyon. 100% of Onyon men worked as a Railway Clerk Operating D and 90% of Onyon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Clerk Operating D
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Incapacitated
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Onyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Onyon census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 190 immigration records available for the last name Onyon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 385 military records available for the last name Onyon. For the veterans among your Onyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Onyon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Onyon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Onyon in 1961 was 28, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Onyon ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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